Smoking cessation apparatus and method
OwnerVesta L. Brueinventor
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Abstract
A habit cessation apparatus which can be used in a method for diminution or cessation of smoking or other habits is provided which collects data on a given users habits passively and provides a scheduled diminution program implemented by communication means such as displays, lights and/or audible cues.
Claims22
A habit cessation device useful for the diminution or cessation of consumption or use of a habit-forming substance comprising a case body dimensioned to contain said habit-forming substance, a lid which removably engages with said case body, a lid actuation device which provides a signal upon change of position of said lid from a first closed position to a second opened position to a data collection unit integrated in said habit cessation device, said signal indicating the time of day said change of position of said lid from a first closed position to a second opened position occurs and said data collection unit recording the number of lid openings over time, and a communication means which provides a user of said habit-forming substance with a perceivable schedule for use of said habit-forming substance.
A passive method of diminution or cessation of use of a habit-forming substance, comprising utilizing a habit cessation device useful for the diminution or cessation of consumption or use of a habit-forming substance comprising a case body dimensioned to contain said habit-forming substance, a lid which removably engages with said case body, a lid actuation device which provides a signal upon change of position of said lid from a first closed position to a second opened position to a data collection unit integrated in said habit cessation device, said signal indicating the time of day said change of position of said lid from a first closed position to a second opened position occurs and said data collection unit recording the number of lid openings over time, and a communication means which provides a user of said habit-forming substance with a perceivable schedule for use of said habit-forming substance in a protocol for scheduled gradual diminution over time of said use of habit-forming substance.
A passive method of diminution or cessation of use of a habit-forming substance, comprising utilizing a habit cessation device useful for the diminution or cessation of consumption or use of a habit-forming substance comprising a case body dimensioned to contain said habit-forming substance, a lid which removably engages with said case body, a lid actuation device which provides a signal upon change of position of said lid from a first closed position to a second opened position to a data collection unit integrated in said habit cessation device, said signal indicating the time of day said change of position of said lid from a first closed position to a second opened position occurs and said data collection unit recording the number of lid openings over time, a communication means which provides a user of said habit-forming substance with a perceivable schedule for use of said habit-forming substance device, and a data analysis portion which analyzes data from a plurality of said signals gathered over time and calculates a custom schedule communicable to a user via said communication means in a protocol for scheduled gradual diminution over time of said use of said habit-forming substance.
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